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Audi A6

2005–2009 only

310 classified complaints 4 recalls

2005–2009 Audi A6 models have 310 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 88,500 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005–2009 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Audi A6 report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005–2009 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 180 complaints

Median onset: 88,500 miles. 0.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 38 complaints

Median onset: 111,139 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 21 complaints

Median onset: 99,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Parking brake, including electronic · Brakes 8 complaints

Median onset: 80,695 miles.

More common in older model years.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 6 complaints

Median onset: 60,000 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Water leaks and seals · Body and interior 6 complaints

Median onset: 79,000 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 6 complaints

Median onset: 113,046 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Harsh, delayed or erratic shifting · Transmission 5 complaints

Median onset: 51,475 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

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From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2005–2009 model years. See the full Audi A6 report for every year and full specs/safety data.